Systems Specialist

Job Summary

The Systems Specialist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for the function and utilization of all departmental computer systems and programs, which includes conducting system planning, maintenance, implementations, and training. This role engages strong technical knowledge alongside organizational and communication skills to coordinate day-to-day system use, pursue system updates, support overall department budget compliance, and interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders to meet needs, and provide effective system function to ensure safe, cost-effective, quality food services.

• Plans, organizes and implements all departmental system modules /programs.
• Assists and works effectively with the Director and their assigned Assistant Director; and the Computer Systems Action Team in the design and setting of limits of access for every user.
• Continuously updates system to maintain integrity to meet the needs of both patient and retail areas.
• Coordinates testing of systems as part of MIS Project Team membership.
• Works effectively with staff to maximize the utilization of all computer systems.
• Coordinates and implements training for all department staff to ensure proper use of computer systems.
• Performs ongoing maintenance to insure the integrity of the database and patient confidentiality.
• Remains responsible for the day to day activities of overseeing and coordinating computer functions.
• Coordinates assigned data collection, typing correspondence and reports, and submitting reports as appropriate.
• Assists management and staff to ensure safe, cost effective and quality food services.
• Provides positive leadership to staff in order to meet Hospital’s & Department’s goals & objectives.
• Interacts effectively with all staff as well as all levels of hospital personnel.
• Demonstrates adherence to NMHS’ Mission, Vision and Values Statement & to Service Excellence Standards and serves as a role model to staff. Communications:
• Provides effective communication throughout the department, written and verbally.
• Assists in coordinating services to best meet needs of all internal and external customers.
• Assists in compiling and submitting data and reports appropriately and on a timely basis.
• Communicates effectively and timely with all internal & external customers.
• Possesses or develops a understanding of each area’s responsibilities in order to assist in the tailoring of software to meet their needs and facilitate uniform purchasing. Budget:
• Assists in monitoring and adhering to budget constraints. Must have utilization and cost focus.
• Assists in appropriately ordering and storing food / supplies to control costs and minimize waste.
• Assists in prioritizing, delegating, scheduling & evaluating work & staff assignments for maximum efficiencies.
• Maintains files including but not limited to bids, invoices, issuing reports and price updates.
• Safe Food Handling & Sanitation (if applicable to department):
• Assists in following proper food safety procedures and proper documentation of required monitors.
• Responsible for actively participating in FNS’s HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Program.

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required
• Associate's Degree in Food Science, Computer Science or Business Administration. Preferred

(None specified)

• 1-3 years

• Must be able to analyze and solve basic arithmetic problems.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able to speak and read English.
• Must be able to deal effectively with internal and external customers.
• Preferably have working knowledge & previous experience with cost accounting, computer hardware and software.
• Preferably be knowledge of diets and nutrition therapy.
• Preferably have working knowledge and previous experience in food purchasing, cook / chill food production and ingredient control, recipe formulation, HACCP, Health Regulations is desirable.
• Must be a self starter and possess the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
• Must work with staff effectively to…